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STRESS
And the many ways to deal with it

You can’t sleep at night because your mind is filled with all the things you have to do the next day. The part of your brain behind your eyes is pounding so loud the person next to you can probablyhear it. Your stomach hurts just as bad -– probably from anxiety, but also because you only had time to grab a diet Coke for lunch.

It’s obvious you’re stressed. It’s mid-terms — who isn’t? But don’t take these symptoms lightly.

The reason you feel as bad as you do is because stress beats up your body.

Leading a stress-filled life for extended periods of time can weaken the immune system and make people more prone to colds and minor infections.

Think about it. While you increase your chance to get sick, you decrease the time you have to get through mid-terms successfully.

If you are constantly rushing, often late, always impatient and put things off until the last minute, then you need more efficient time management skills. You can become more effective at dealing with college responsibilities with only a few adjustments to your daily schedule.

Start making your life less stressful right now by making arrangements for managing your time better, becoming more assertive overall and clarifying your values and priorities.

If you personally feel overwhelmed with handling these issues, stop by the Health Center Thursday for free, private counseling or to pick up an anti-depressant kit in the Student Center.

You’re not the only student stressed out about school and there are many ways to help.